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Saturday, June 1, 2013

Refried Beans and Hotsie-Totsie Sauce!

We all love a little Mexican flavor now and then, right?! Well get ready for some totally awesome better-than-Taco-Bell-flavor that's headed right for your taste buds! :)

Not only are these two dishes delightful, they're also a frugal meal because you can serve meatless bean burritos with the hotsie-totsie sauce with a sprinkle of cheese, and for much less money than it costs to eat out at a Mexican restaurant. Satisfying, healthy, and SO GOOD! :D This is one dinner that definitely needs to dive into your menu. :)

And just look how simple it is...

Refried Beans

Ingredients:

5 1/2 cups (or 2 pounds) dry pinto or black beans

about 3-3 1/2 quarts of water, as needed

2 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon chili powder

4 teaspoons cumin

3 teaspoons salt, to taste

Directions:

Rinse the beans. Cook the beans with the water in the crockpot for 8 hours on high.

Drain the beans, reserving the liquid.

Mash the beans and add the bean liquid as needed to make a smooth mixture.

Add the spices and stir them in well.

Serve them with tortilla shells, freshly grated cheddar cheese and Hotsie~Totsie Sauce. Oh, go ahead and have some sour cream if you really have to! ;)

Hotsie~Totsie Sauce

Ingredients:

1 ( 15 ounce) can tomato sauce

2/3 cup water

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

3 teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoon onion powder

2 tablespoons white vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions:

Place in sauce pan and stir well, simmer at a very low
temperature for 15- 20 minutes.